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Real Madrid vs Barçelona: The keys to winning El Clasico

Barcelona face one of their biggest tests of the season this Wednesday when they host Real Madrid at Camp Nou.

El Clasico is the game that stops the world for 90 minutes, the game that has millions of fans counting down until the whistle is blown, and the game with the best players on the field.

Here are two key tactics for this colossal battle.

1. Marking Karim Benzema

Valencia v Real Madrid - La Liga Santander
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Ever since Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure, Benzema has converted into a key man for Los Blancos.